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UPDATE 3/27/2026
Minor bug fixes -Fixed bug that set speed to 0 for new users -Controls tutorial book now auto-loads for new users -Added sound indicators -Globe is now resizable
Steam
Virtual Reader (VR book reader)
Also known as Virtual Reader (VR book reader), steam:3917050, virtual reader vr book reader
EPUB, CBZ, and PDF reader for VR
Last update
20 May 2026
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Browse past updates and patch notes for this game.
- March 2026
- UPDATE 3/26/2026-Each book (.epub) now has separate font settings -Moved fonts dropdown to book settings -Added shortcut for opening second page (optional) -Minor bug fixes
- Update 3/17/2026Fixed bookmarks bug
- Bug fix on the wayA bug slipped through: When you switch fonts, bookmarks lose their place. This bug only affects epubs. A temporary workaround is to switch back to the font that was active when you created the bookmark. (Open Sans was t…
- UPDATE 3/6/2026 - Version 3.0-Added fonts dropdown -You can now resize a book using the page -Fixed an issue where interactions could pass through books -Fixed bug that caused imbedded epub image sizes to reset when navigating -Fixed missing collid…
- February 2026
- 2/13/2026 - Standalone app updated to support more file typeshttps://sidequestvr.com/app/53666/virtual-reader-essentials-beta
- January 2026
- Update 1/19/2026-Fixed epub text formatting bugs. -Fixed book UI navigation bugs.
- UPDATE 1/13/2026-Fixed bug related to viewing images embedded in EPUB files (toggle on/off in book menu) -General bug fixes
- UPDATE 1/9/2026-Fixed bugs related to summoning books -Added timer
- UPDATE 1/2/2026-Optimizations: (The number of books on the shelf now has little to no impact on performance, unless "render pages on shelved books" is activated.) -Visual bug fixes: Book titles flickering Page corners cut off
- December 2025
- UPDATE 12/26/2025UI enhancements Added option to stop rendering books when they're on shelf to reduce visual distractions Fixed bug that caused initial page turn from cover to skip a page Fixed inconsistent epub cover sizes Added wallpa…
- UPDATE 12/22/2025-Optimized book loading -UI improvements -Added ability to import wallpapers -Added ability to delete books by file type
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